Makar Sankranti falls on the 14th or 15th of January each year. This Hindu festival holds cultural and astronomical importance. Unlike most Hindu festivals based on the lunar calendar, Makar Sankranti aligns with the solar calendar. It indicates the sun’s motion into the Capricorn zodiac (Makara Rashi), heralding the end of the wintry weather solstice … Read more
Sydney Durga Temple Sydney Durga Temple, officially named Sydney Sri Durga Temple, is a Hindu place of worship located at 21-23 Rose Crescent, Regent’s Park NSW 2143, within the city of Sydney. Managed by Sri Durgadevi Devasthanams, a non-profit religious organization, the temple worships Goddesses Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati as its primary deities. Notably, the … Read more
BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham is a 183-acre Hindu mandir (temple) complex in Robbinsville, New Jersey, that includes the Akshardham mandir, a traditional temple, a welcome center, a museum, and event space. Following the completion of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in 2014, the Akshardham Mandir, the world’s second-biggest Hindu temple, was dedicated on October 8, 2023. … Read more
Introduction A vibrant and important festival in Hindu culture, it holds a unique place in the hearts of brothers and sisters. This joyous occasion, also known as Bhau-Beej or Bhai Tika, is celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal among Hindus all over India and the world. The word “Bhai Dooj” means “second day of brother”, … Read more
Diwali is one of the most celebrated in India as well as worldwide by Hindus, sometimes it’s called Deepavali. All family members come together to celebrate this festival of lights. This post will focus on the origins, cultural importance of Diwali etc. What is Diwali? Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit term “Deepavali,” from which, … Read more